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Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Thousands of Egyptians remain in Cairo's Tahrir Square after a huge rally to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Reaction to Liverpool securing a place in the Carling Cup final by beating Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate plus updates from El Clasico.

Liverpool edge past Manchester City in a pulsating semi-final second leg at Anfield to book a Carling Cup final date with Cardiff City.

Manchester City face Liverpool in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final, with Roberto Mancini's side aiming to overturn a 1-0 deficit and book their place in the final against Cardiff.

Reaction to Liverpool securing a place in the Carling Cup final by beating Manchester City 3-2 on aggregate plus updates from El Clasico.

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

A prisoner is on the run after two officers were threatened at gunpoint on his arrival at hospital in Suffolk.

A prisoner is on the run after two officers were threatened at gunpoint on his arrival at hospital in Suffolk.

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

A prisoner is on the run after two officers were threatened at gunpoint on his arrival at hospital in Suffolk.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

The government's welfare bill suffers another defeat in the House of Lords, this time over plans to charge single parents to use the Child Support Agency.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann both take three wickets as England have the better of the first day of the second Test against Pakistan.

Manchester City face Liverpool in the second leg of their Carling Cup semi-final, with Roberto Mancini's side aiming to overturn a 1-0 deficit and book their place in the final against Cardiff.

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

The weird and wonderful species of Suriname BBC Nature

How do Australians respond to shark attacks?

Why might you send English leaves back to China?

The weird and wonderful species of Suriname BBC Nature

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

Why might you send English leaves back to China?

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

MPs are taking part in an adjournment debate on the subject of the North Sea oil and gas taxation regime.

Labour leader Ed Miliband has accused the prime minister of “smug complacency”, telling MPs the general public is “fed up” of hearing David Cameron's “excuses” over the economy.

MPs are debating the London Local Authorities Bill at report stage.

MPs are taking part in an adjournment debate on the subject of the North Sea oil and gas taxation regime.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

Thousands of Egyptians gather in Cairo's Tahrir Square to mark the first anniversary of the uprising which toppled President Hosni Mubarak.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

All tents and encampments will be banned from Olympic venues to counter the threat of protests, Home Secretary Theresa May announces.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

All tents and encampments will be banned from Olympic venues to counter the threat of protests, Home Secretary Theresa May announces.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond sets out the question he intends to ask people in Scotland in a referendum on independence.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond sets out the question he intends to ask voters in a referendum on independence.

MPs are debating a motion on criminal law in the European Union.

MPs are debating the London Local Authorities Bill at report stage.

Why might you send English leaves back to China?

Do you know your British dogs from exotic breeds?

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

Why might you send English leaves back to China?

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

Welfare rebellion puts focus on lawmaking role for churchmen

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

All tents and encampments will be banned from Olympic venues to counter the threat of protests, Home Secretary Theresa May announces.

The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies.

All tents and encampments will be banned from Olympic venues to counter the threat of protests, Home Secretary Theresa May announces.

England take charge as Pakistan lose their seventh wicket, while the first day of the second Test draws to a close in Abu Dhabi.

Stuart Broad and Graeme Swann both take three wickets as England have the better of the first day of the second Test against Pakistan.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation.

The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

A convicted paedophile, whose partner is accused of murdering their children in Spain, is found hanged in his cell at HMP Manchester.

The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies.

Conservative MP Ben Gummer is introducing his Statements of Taxation Bill under the Ten Minute Rule Motion.

MPs are debating a motion on criminal law in the European Union.

Pakistan lose their fifth wicket after captain Misbah-ul-Haq leads a recovery on the first day of the second Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan lose their sixth wicket after captain Misbah-ul-Haq leads a recovery on the first day of the second Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

When banquets had a rather different choice of dishes

The meal that had 145 starters alone

The UK government has failed in its attempts to reverse a decision which blocked its decision to dramatically cut domestic solar power subsidies.

The UK government has failed in an appeal against a decision which blocked its attempts to reduce solar power subsidies.

Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson and his ministerial team are taking questions from MPs.

Prime Minister David Cameron is taking taking questions from MPs.

Captain Misbah-ul-Haq leads Pakistan's recovery after they lose their first four batsmen in the second Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Pakistan lose their fifth wicket after captain Misbah-ul-Haq leads a recovery on the first day of the second Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

The UK is "not planning" to take military action in Iran, Foreign Secretary William Hague has told MPs.

Northern Ireland Secretary Owen Paterson and his ministerial team are taking questions from MPs.

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

The US sniper who killed 255 insurgents in Iraq

Welfare rebellion puts focus on lawmaking role for churchmen

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

The search for e-commerce 3.0

Welfare rebellion puts focus on lawmaking role for churchmen

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

Two foreign aid workers kidnapped three months ago are freed unharmed in a rare US military raid into Somalia during the night.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality as he sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

The UK government has failed in its attempts to reverse a decision which blocked its decision to dramatically cut domestic solar power subsidies.

Welfare rebellion puts focus on lawmaking role for churchmen

The weird and wonderful species of Suriname BBC Nature

England, fielding Monty Panesar in place of the injured Chris Tremlett, remove Pakistan's first four batsmen in the second Test in Abu Dhabi.

Captain Misbah-ul-Haq leads Pakistan's recovery after they lose their first four batsmen in the second Test against England in Abu Dhabi.

Welfare rebellion puts focus on law-making role for church men

Welfare rebellion puts focus on lawmaking role for churchmen

Did monarchs really used to eat seagull for dinner?

When banquets had a rather different choice of dishes

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

UK economic activity fell by 0.2% in the last three months of last year, according to official government figures.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality as he sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality as he sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

Welfare rebellion puts focus on law-making role for church men

A trillion - and counting

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

Andy Murray progresses to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a straight sets victory over Kei Nishikori.

Pakistan lose their first wicket after winning the toss against England - who are fielding Monty Panesar in place of the injured Chris Tremlett - in the second Test in Abu Dhabi.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation on the issue.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey criticises Church of England bishops who opposed the government's cap on benefits in the Lords.

A convicted paedophile, whose partner is accused of murdering their children in Spain, is found hanged in his cell at HMP Manchester.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation on the issue.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey criticises Church of England bishops who opposed the government's cap on benefits in the Lords.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality as he sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

David Cameron will stress his desire to reform the European Court of Human Rights in a speech in Strasbourg later.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation on the issue.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality as he sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

British number one Andy Murray beats Japan's Kei Nishikori 6-3 6-3 6-1 to make his fifth successive Grand Slam semi-final at the Australian Open

Andy Murray progresses to the semi-finals of the Australian Open after a straight sets victory over Kei Nishikori.

The search for e-commerce 3.0

A trillion - and counting

UK businesses exploit charity tax break to cut bills

The search for e-commerce 3.0

Government pressure on RBS to cut Hester bonus

UK businesses exploit charity tax break to cut bills

Cardiff City keeper Tom Heaton is the Bluebirds' penalty shoot-out hero as they reach the Carling Cup final at Crystal Palace's expense.

British number one Andy Murray takes on Japan's Kei Nishikori as he attempts to reach a third consecutive Australian Open semi-final

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality and sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third state of the union speech.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality and sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third State of the Union speech.

Best film hopefuls at the Academy Awards

UK businesses exploit charity tax break to cut bills

Best film hopefuls at the Academy Awards

Did monarchs really used to eat seagull for dinner?

Government pressure on RBS to cut Hester bonus

Why might you send English leaves back to China?

How the war on drugs was waged 1912-style

Certainties and shocks in the 2012 Oscar nominations

Are really rich people good for the rest of us?

What's it like to have the world's biggest sports event next door?

Why would a Californian surf in Porthcawl in the winter?

The search for e-commerce 3.0

The 'pinheads' fuelled by a passion for the Games

Best film hopefuls at the Academy Awards

What do Scottish-Americans think of the old country?

Government pressure on RBS to cut Hester bonus

US President Barack Obama is expected to attack income inequality and set the tone for his re-election bid in his third state of the union speech.

US President Barack Obama attacks income inequality and sets the tone for his re-election bid in his third state of the union speech.

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Lord Carey criticises Church of England bishops who opposed the government's cap on benefits in the Lords.

Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond is to outline his vision for the forthcoming referendum on independence by publishing a consultation on the issue.

The International Monetary Fund says the world's economy is "deeply into the danger zone", with the eurozone crisis requiring urgent action.

Syria agrees to extend the mandate of the Arab League observer mission in the country by a month, Syria's state-run news agency says.

The International Monetary Fund says the world's economy is "deeply into the danger zone", with the eurozone crisis requiring urgent action.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

The defence committee says it is "shocking" that 40% of armed forces redundancies have been compulsory, while no civilian staff have been forced out of a job.

US President Barack Obama is expected to attack income inequality and set the tone for his re-election bid in his third state of the union speech.